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Staff to research $25 owner‑surrender fee at regional animal shelter; ordinance and public hearing required
Summary
County staff described a proposed owner‑surrender fee (suggested $25) at the regional animal shelter to offset intake costs, said uniform fees are required under the inter‑county agreement with King and Queen, and told the board the fee would need to be established by ordinance and public hearing after further research and coordination.
County staff updated the board on a proposed owner‑surrender fee at the joint regional animal shelter operated with King and Queen County.
Staff said the shelter director proposed a case‑by‑case owner‑surrender fee of $25 to help offset intake costs such as vaccinations and tagging. The board was told the operating agreement between the two counties requires uniform fees; staff said the new fee would therefore likely need to be adopted by ordinance and set for a public hearing. Staff recommended further research and coordination with King and Queen County and said the shelter director would bring a formal proposal back to the board for action at a future meeting.
No action was taken at the Nov. 17 meeting; staff said it would return with recommended language and timeline for public hearing.
Provenance: Update presented at SEG 1162–1264.
